Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Destin, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,077

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.3%11,309

Hispanic/Latino

7.8%1,104

Two or More

5.1%724

Black

4.5%636

Asian

1.1%161

Other

1%136

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%121

High School Diploma

15.6%1,660

Some College (<1 yr)

10.4%1,110

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%1,309

Associate's Degree

9%957

Bachelor's Degree

30.3%3,221

Master's Degree

12.7%1,349

Professional Degree

1.9%206

Doctorate

1.2%132

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

46.2%

Graduate+

15.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$490,300

Median Renti

$1,936

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.7%4,338

Renter-Occupied

30.3%1,883

Total Units

13,668

Homeownership

69.7%

Vacancy Rate

54.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%43

$50K–$100K

0.2%10

$100K–$150K

0.9%38

$150K–$200K

1.8%76

$200K–$300K

12.8%554

$300K–$500K

35.4%1,534

$500K–$1M

34%1,473

$1M+

14.1%610

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

205

$1,500–$2,000

688

$2,000+

787

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%294

2010–2019

9%1,225

2000–2009

18.3%2,501

1990–1999

24.3%3,324

1980–1989

27.6%3,766

1970–1979

15.7%2,144

1960–1969

2.1%283

1950–1959

0.9%119

1940–1949

0.1%12

Heating Fuel

Electricity

83.4%5,186

Utility Gas

15.5%966

No Fuel

0.5%34

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%25

Solar

0.2%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,011

Mean Household Incomei

$135,579

Per Capita Incomei

$60,205

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

7,835

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,98314.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

148

United Kingdom

132

Guatemala

Philippines

Germany

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,520

Avg. Commutei

26 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,216

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,527(14% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80%Insured

20%Uninsured